Matcha Smoothie Bowl
What I love about this smoothie bowl is not only does it taste good, but it’s also healthy af!
I know green tea aka MATCHA is a thing nowadays. But do you know why so many wellness enthusiasts are obsessed all of a sudden??
Matcha comes from Japan and it is finely ground powder of specially processed green tea leaves. Traditionally, matcha was used as a ritual to bring peace in ourselves. It’s not just drinking that was important, but it is the whole experience – beautiful green color, the smell, warmth, respectful space, peaceful environment, etc. A long long time ago, ever since Ku-kai and Saicho (Buddhism monks) brought back tea leaves from China, Japanese people researched how we could get the maximum benefits from tea leaves. That is how matcha powder was developed. As Eisai wrote in his book, “Matcha has a possibility to richen our mental and physical health,” it was sometimes used for medicinal purposes. They also knew that matcha can help heighten our focus, so monks often had this matcha ritual before practicing meditation.
Although it was super rare back then, we can now all enjoy this miracle powder at home!
Some benefits include: - Lots of antioxidant (much more than normal brewed green tea has!!) - Provides vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium - Boosts metabolism - Rich in fiber - Aids in concentration - Lowers cholesterol
No wonder people are so obsessed, right??
Lately, I am trying to cut back on my caffeine intake and I’ve been drinking matcha in the afternoon (I am a huge coffee lover, and I used to drink at least 3 mug full of coffee a day). It is a great alternative to coffee, so if any of you are like me, you should definitely try it!
It’s a little bitter, so you might need a little bit of getting used to at first. Trust me, this smoothie bowl is a great way to begin your matcha journey! It is honestly so delicious, and it’s such a fun way to enjoy your smoothie as a snack or even as a meal:)
I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do! Let me know your thoughts and leave a comment below:)
All my love,
Kaori
Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1/2 apple
- 2 tsp matcha powder (I recommend matcha love from itoen)
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup coconut almond milk (any type of milk would work fine!)
Toppings (anything you want to put on really!)
- Berries
- granola
- banana slices
- honey (this is important)
Instructions
- Add frozen bananas, apple, matcha powder, chia seeds and spinach into a blender and blend until incorporated and creamy (Pour in milk little by little as you blend).
- Taste test it and adjust the flavor as you need! You could add some more bananas for sweetness, matcha powder for more intense and bold flavor, add some apples for more freshness, etc.
- Divide it into two bowls and put toppings you like! For this one, I personally put sliced bananas, strawberries, and some granola.
- Drizzle some honey on top.